Celebrities who visited The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' is an institute in television history that hosted dozens of famous guests during its six seasons in the 1990s. How many of them do you remember?

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The series began on September 10, 1990 and aired its last episode on May 23, 1996. In only 6 years, it managed to seduce the whole world with its explosive humor and its fresh, uncomplicated approach to social issues. Celebrities gladly made a guest appearance in the show.

Role: Tom Jones (himself)

Episode: 3x18 - The Alma Matter - 8 February 1993

Tom Jones provided one of the most emblematic moments in 20th century television. Converted into Carlton's guardian angel, he gave him a decisive push to enter Princeton, right after dancing to the legendary 'It's not unusual'.

Role: Donald Trump (himself)

Episode: 4x25 - For Sale by Owner - 16 May 1994

Before he was President of the United States, Trump made a number of television appearances. In this case, he invited himself into the story by making a tempting offer to the Banks family to buy their house. It makes them realize how attached they are to their home.

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Role: Jackie Ames

Episode: 8 episodes in season 4

In the season when Aunt Vivian changes faces (and the actress to play her), Tyra Banks appears as Jackie Ames. She's a childhood friend of Will's from Philadelphia for whom he will experience feelings beyond friendship.

Role: Sonya Lamor

Episode: 2x10 - Hi-Ho Silver - 18 November 1991

Sonia Lamor and her 'No Photos' was another legendary television moment. Although she is a Hollywood star and the living image of ostentation, Will and Carlton are certain that the diva stole Aunt Vivian's cutlery.

Role: Danny Mitchell

Episode: 3x11 - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the Forum - 23 November 1992

The date with a pregnant friend of Aunt Vivian's turns out to be crazy, with an absolutely hilarious Vanessa Williams as the expectant mom (almost giving birth on the motorway).

Role: Hugh Hefner (himself)

Episode: 4x09 - Fresh Prince After Dark - November 8, 1993

Hilary is given the opportunity to pose for P l a y b o y magazine, but she can't make up her mind whether to do it. That's when Hugh Hefner intervenes and invites her to his villa to persuade her. Will Smith could have accompanied her, but it's bad timing: this visit coincides with an important date he has been planning for a long time. Finally, Hilary ends up posing.

Role: Derek

Episode: 6x07 - Not with My Cousin You Don't - 6 November 1995

Jaleel White (Steve Urkel at that time) is an actor of the same level as Will Smith. That's why his appearance in the series was historic. He plays Ashley's boyfriend Derek, with whom he plans to have a more intimate relationship, something Will and Carlton categorically prohibit.

Role: Oprah Winfrey (herself)

Episode: 3x09 - A Night at the Oprah - November 9, 1992

This is, without a doubt, one of the great appearances in the series. Oprah Winfrey plays herself in a hilarious episode where she invites the entire Banks family to come to her program, but Uncle Phil decides to exclude Will from the invitation. The episode is an ode to the good humor that helped Oprah become the queen of American television for three decades.

Role: Claudia

Episode: 2x21 - Vying for Attention - 2 March 1992

Will's mother has a new boyfriend and this one has a lovely little daughter. Raven-Symoné steals the spotlight from Will Smith with this performance. Her Claudia makes life impossible for him in an episode that is hard to forget.

Role: Dee Dee

Episode: 2x08 - She Ain't Heavy- 4 November 1991

Will Smith falls in love with Dee Dee in the middle of prom, but his superficial entourage makes him reluctant to invite her. The scene where the actor and guest actress have straws in their noses is mythical. It's a pity that the Dee Dee character didn't have more continuity in the series.

Role: Maurice/Jasmine

Episode: 6x02 - Get a Job - 25 September 1995

Chris Rock has a very amusing double interpretation in an episode where he plays Maurice but also Will's date Jasmine. The moment when Will meets Jasmine for the first time is really hilarious.

Role: Jay Leno (himself)

Episode: 5x10 - Will's Up a Dirt Road - 21 November 1994

What would happen if Will Smith took a stolen photo of Jay Leno and unwittingly sold it to the tabloid press? The answer is in this episode.

Role: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (himself)

Episode: 5x06 - Will's Misery - October 17, 1994

In this episode, Will Smith receives a lesson in feminism ahead of its time. Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar didn't hesitate for a second to make a fool of himself in a golf outfit.

Role: Cindy

Episode: 3x16 - Bundle of Joy - 28 January 1993

Hillary imagines what it would be like to have a daughter. The result of her daydreaming is a very, very young Naya Rivera who becomes her mother's servant in an imaginary future.

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Role: Regis Philbin (himself)

Episode: 6x21- I Stank, Hole in One - 6 May 1996

Regis Philbin plays himself in the episode where his set mate, Kathie Lee Gifford, is replaced by Hillary for health reasons.

Role: Eric

Episode: 2x09 - Cased Up - 11 November 1991

The mythical Theo Huxtable plays Eric, a brilliant young lawyer who is dating Hilary. He hates Will though, and he doesn't hesitate to sue him for denting his car even though Will has no insurance.

Role: Policeman

Episode: 1x06 - Mistaken Identity - 15 October 1990

Apu, Moe and Chief Wiggum's voice leaves Springfield (The Simpsons) for one episode to play a policeman who thinks Will and Carlton are thieves after seeing them at the wheel of Uncle Phil's car.

Role: DJ Jazzy Jeff (himself)

Jeff Townes was Will Smith's best friend in real life, and they began their musical career together. Over the course of six seasons, Jazzy Jeff became a recurring sidekick with his own gags such as his love for Hillary and getting kicked out the door by Uncle Phil. Every time he came on stage, he would receive a standing ovation.

Role: Pappy

Episode: 6x04 - Bourgie Sings the Blues - October 9, 1995

Carlton first had Tom Jones as his guardian angel, then B. B. King as his advisor and big brother. Not bad at all!

Role: Al B. Sure (himself)

Episode: 1x05 - Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy - October 8, 1990

Al B. Sure was lucky or unlucky to share an episode with Quincy Jones, the creator of the series. However, he still had the opportunity to show off his singing skills.

Role: Arthel Neville (herself)

Episode: 5x25 - For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll - May 15, 1995

Will and Lisa's wedding brought together fabulous bridesmaids. One of them, on the bride's side, is Arthel Neville.

Role: Richard Clark (himself)

Episode: 6x19 - Whoops, There It Is - 15 April 1996

In this special episode, Will Smith presents several clips and does interviews with his companions of the last 6 years. Everyone knew that this would be the last season. Clark accompanies him in this presentation.

Role: Boyz II Men (themselves)

Episode: 4x13 - Twas the Night Before Christening - 20 December 1993

Nicky is about to be christened and Will tries to bring Boyz II Men to sing during the ceremony. In the end he succeeds!

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Role: Ed Barker

Episode: 3x08 - Boyz in the Woods - November 5, 1992

Uncle Phil takes Carlton and Will into the woods, but they get stuck in a cave after a snowfall. The two cousins find a bag full of money that they burn so that they don't freeze to death. Chi McBride, meanwhile, is a reality TV show presenter who hid this bag of money and receives the duo as they come out of the cave, not knowing that they have burnt it.

Role: Pete Fletcher

Episode: 4x19 - You'd Better Shop Around - 21 February 1994

The legendary television actor puts himself in the shoes of Pete Fletcher, a car salesman so persuasive that he almost convinces Will to leave college.

Role: Doctor Mumford

Episode: 1x03 - Clubba Hubba - 24 September 1990

The famous Shaft is the second known guest in the series (after the Reverend Jesse Jackson) and he plays the father of the girl Will is in love with. Arrogant, demanding and very haughty, Will tries to resemble him to seduce his daughter.

Role: Judge Robertson

Episode: 3x10 - A..es to Ashes - 16 November 1992

Judge Robertson wins the election to be a judge, at the cost of Uncle Phil. The latter gets angry and sullies his reputation, until suddenly Robertson dies. While taking over his position, Uncle Phil is overcome with remorse about his competitor's death.

Role: Bel Biv Devoe (themselves)

Episode: 2x11 - The Butler Did It - 25 November 1991

The Bel Biv Devoe group rents the Banks' house to record a music video, taking advantage of the fact that Phil and Vivian are on the road. When the parents announce their premature return, everything gets complicated.

Role: Janet

Episode: 1x19 - It Had To Be You - 4 February 1991

Jazz asks Will to help him get a date with his sister, but things don't go as planned: Janet is gorgeous and she is obsessed with him, to the point of thinking about their wedding celebration and the names of their future children.

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